Great Smoky Mtns. National Park Travel Guide
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the great wild areas of the eastern United States and the most-visited national park in the United States. From a roadside lookout or from a clearing in a trail, in every visible direction you can see the mountains march toward a vast horizon of wilderness.
Great Smoky Mtns. National Park Hotels
The only accommodations actually in the park, besides camping, are at LeConte Lodge. Outside the park, you have a gargantuan selection of hotels of every...read more
Great Smoky Mtns. National Park Restaurants
The closest thing to fine dining you can find in the park is a hot dog at the snack bar in Cades Cove or a Coke from a vending machine at a visitor center...read more
Things To Do in Great Smoky Mtns. National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Great Smoky Mtns. National Park Experiences
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Witness the wilderness: This is one of the last remaining big chunks of wilderness in the East. Get away from civilization in more than 800 square... Read more
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If you only have a day to visit the Smokies, and are coming from the North Caroline side, start early, pack a picnic lunch, and drive to the... Read more
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If you have one day and are entering the park from the Tennessee side, start early, pack a picnic lunch, and drive to the Sugarlands Visitor... Read more
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Black bear attacks in the Great Smokies or elsewhere in the mountains are extremely rare, but they do happen occasionally. The latest incident... Read more
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To fish in the park you must possess a valid fishing license or permit from either Tennessee or North Carolina. Either state license is valid... Read more
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Other than a small convenience store at Cades Cove campground, there is no place to buy picnic supplies and groceries in the park. However, you'll... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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